Tutorial: Getting Started

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1. Introduction

Welcome to the Rapid Application Deployment (RAD) platform! This tutorial will guide you through your first steps: logging in, exploring the dashboard, and deploying your first module.

2. Step 1: Login

1. Navigate to the application URL.
2. Click the "Sign in with Google" button.
3. Enter your Google credentials.
4. Success! You will be redirected to the Deployments page (or your role-specific home page).
   • Tip: If you are a new user, check your notification area—you might have received free "Sign-up Credits"!

3. Step 2: Explore the Dashboard

The Deployments page is your main hub.

• My Deployments: This list is currently empty. It will show your apps once you deploy them.
• Navigation Bar:
  • Credits: View your credit balance and transaction history.
  • Deployments: Manage your running applications and view logs.
  • Deploy: Go here to launch new apps.
  • Help: Find guides, tutorials, and support.

4. Step 3: Deploy a Module

Let's launch your first application.

1. Click Deploy in the top navigation.
2. Ensure you are on the Platform Modules tab.
3. Browse the cards or use the Search bar to find a module (e.g., "Simple Website").
4. Click the card to start the configuration.
5. Configure: You'll see a configuration form.
   • Enter a unique Project ID.
   • Select a Region (e.g., us-central1).
   • Note: The form may have multiple steps. Click Next to proceed through them.
6. Click Submit.
7. Confirm: Review the credit cost on the popup modal and click Confirm.

5. Step 4: Monitor Progress

You are now back on the Deployments page.

1. Find your new deployment in the list.
2. The status should be QUEUED or WORKING.
3. Click the ID: Open the details view to see more information.
4. Watch Logs: You can view real-time logs as the system builds your app.
5. Wait for the status to turn green: SUCCESS.

Congratulations! You have successfully deployed your first module.